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I've been doing it since I was in high school. Still do it on occasion when I can get away but none of my Gorge Rat buddies can make it. My lovely wife makes me carry a PLB now when I go alone (Not a SPOT). Says she love me ... but might be just to be able to recover the body for insurance purposes!

I've noticed ... and I think even Shug has had the experience ... some folks see an old fart like me in the woods all alone ... they immediate think "AXE MURDERER!!!!" and give you a tense smile, nod of the head and the hairy eyeball as ya pass!

Makes me giggle ... but it's another reason I prefer stealth camping.

Still I like hanging with my buddies Ken, Jimbo and Glen when we can all get together. They "ain't right either"!

WARNING: Will discuss Rhurbarb Strawberry Pie and Livermush at random.

"A democracy is two wolves and a small lamb voting on what to have for dinner.
Freedom under a constitutional republic is a well armed lamb contesting the vote." ... B.Franklin

I find that I get home sick and miss the wife and kids even on a one nighter. If you can plan a tiring high mile hike right out of the gate you might fall asleep as the sun is setting. A small paper back book could help too. I work an eve/mid swing shift so if all else fails 10mg of Ambien will do the trick!

Hey Grey - I feel your pain. I go solo 90% of the time. I was really jumpy at first as well, but I can tell you that the more you go out there by yourself, the more comfortable you'll be. I also agree with what others have said. If I've had a long day and a good feed, I usually find that I sleep like a rock.